The suspects
The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated operation along the Akosombo – Tema road.
A press release, signed by the head of Public Affairs Tema Region, ASP Dede Dzakpasu, stated that the breakthrough forms part of the ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region.
The operations followed intelligence received on January 10, 2026, which revealed that suspected narcotics substances were being transported from the Volta Region towards Tema.
The police teams amounted surveillance along the route with focus on the Agomeda Junction area and about 12:45 am on January 11, 2026, two vehicles a white Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 2013-13 and a black Mitsubishi Pajero with the registration number GC400-22 were intercepted.
A search in the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotics which was driven by suspects named Issac Odoi and Kwame Mani aged 33 and 39 respectively.
It added that a total of 872 parcels were found in the Mitsubishi Pajero while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander.
The suspects have been arrested and both vehicles have been sent to the station for further action.
“The suspects were immediately arrested and both vehicles have were escorted to the station for further action,” it stated.
It further stated that the exhibits and suspects have been handed over to the regional CID, Tema for photographs and inventories to be taken.
“On January 12 2026, the exhibits and suspects were handed over to the regional CID, Tema where photographs and inventories were taken,” it stated.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations adding that the samples of the substances will be sent to the forensic crime laboratory for testing and searches will be conducted at the suspects’ places of residence.
Also, the police is preparing to process the suspects for court.
The police service has assured citizens of its commitment to intensify operations against drug trafficking and other crimes in the country and encouraged the public to continue sharing credible information to support security efforts and help keep the community safe.
By Florence Asamoah Adom